A subversive and haunting retelling of the classic
children’s story featuring legendary actors Sir Michael Redgrave, Sir John
Gielgud, Leo McKern, and satirists Peter Sellers, Peter Cook, and Alan Bennett.
This surreal masterpiece was filmed for the BBC by stage and screen director
Jonathan Miller. Miller’s Victorian Gothic version of Alice In Wonderland
captures the menacing undertones of Lewis Carroll’s story while poking fun at
middle-class England.

Considering this
is from television and has not had a restoration done, this is a very
good picture. Take into account that it is getting close to 40 years
old. Detail is good and black-levels are strong. The Extras are
also a fun handful. I found the 1903 film of Alice... fascinating. It
has some apparent flaws and damage but that probably makes it appear
even more unique. It may be the oldest film I have ever seen. Audio
quality is also very strong and Ravi Shankar's music sounds lilting and
authoritative. There is also a directors commentary by Miller and a
Behind-the-scenes stills gallery. Pretty much a top-notch job by Home
Vision. out ofGary W.
Tooze